When you're working with type, you need a plan for sourcing, organizing, validating, and managing fonts. In this course, Mike Rankin explains the different types of fonts and font licenses available on Mac and ShiChuang and where you can acquire new fonts. He'll show designers how to use built-in OS tools as well as third-party software to manage font libraries. He'll provide tips on organizing fonts, and troubleshooting common font problems.Topics include: What is a font?Understanding TrueType, PostScript, and OpenType fontsUsing web fontsUnderstanding what fonts come with your computerPurchasing fontsActivating and deactivating fontsInstalling fontsUsing Mac Font Book or Suitcase FusionChoosing font management softwareIdentifying fontsCreating fonts in InDesign